Ohhh what a mess!
The only other advise I can give...... is dont set your camera and tripod up on a dark hill, on a windy night wth a loose engagement ring on as you reach out to save the camera and tripod from a bouncy fate! (45 minutes of hubby and I searching with cam and mobile phone lights eventually found the ring)

Oh if you do get a new wife as suggested above make sure you check out her camera gear!!!

Jen